Comparison

PotoHEX vs Simple Hex Editor

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PotoHEX

This tool allows users to inspect and modify any file on their iOS device at the byte and character level. It supports numerous encodings, offers a wide range of checksum and hash calculations, and includes various encryption, compression, and encoding/decoding functionalities.

Highlights
  • Byte and character level inspection/editing
  • Extensive encoding support
  • Checksum and hash calculations
  • Encryption and decryption
  • Compression and decompression
  • Multi-tab interface
  • Undo/Redo functionality
Features
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The PotoHEX is an application that is used to create, explore and modify arbitrary files on your iOS device. MAIN FEATURES: • Byte and Character level inspecting and editing • Select any from UTF-7/8/16/32/BE/LE or 100+ other encodings for character-level inspecting & editing • Use predefined encoding groups for simplifying the search for an encoding • Search for the desired encoding by name • Quick view of selected bytes/characters directly in the encoding selection table • Replace or Insert bytes and characters • Inspect and modify integer types at the cursor position • Select a byte or text region for the subsequent actions: • Convert text to another encoding. • Сalculate checksums: Adler-32, BSD checksum, CRC-8, CRC-16, CRC-32, CRC-64, CRC-8/CDMA2000, CRC-8/DARC, CRC-8/DVB-S2, CRC-8/EBU, CRC-8/I-CODE, CRC-8/ITU, CRC-8/MAXIM, CRC-8/ROHC, CRC-8/WCDMA, CRC-16/CCITT_FALSE, CRC-16/AUG_CCITT, CRC-16/BUYPASS, CRC-16/CDMA2000, CRC-16/DDS-110, CRC-16/DECT-R, CRC-16/DECT-X, CRC-16/DNP, CRC-16/EN-13757, CRC-16/GENIBUS, CRC-16/MAXIM, CRC-16/MCRF4XX, CRC-16/RIELLO, CRC-16/T10-DIF, CRC-16/TELEDISK, CRC-16/TMS37157, CRC-16/USB, CRC-A, CRC-16/KERMIT, CRC-16/MODBUS, CRC-16/X-25, CRC-16/XMODEM, CRC-32/BZIP2, CRC-32C, CRC-32D, CRC-32/MPEG-2, CRC-32/POSIX, CRC-32Q, CRC-32/JAMCRC, CRC-32/XFER, CRC-64/WE, and CRC-64/XZ. • Сalculate hashes: BLAKE/BLAKE2, MD2, MD4, MD5, MD6, SHA1, SHA2 (SHA-224, SHA-256, SHA-384, SHA-512, SHA-512/256, SHA-512/224), SHA3-224, SHA3-256, SHA3-384, SHA3-512, SHAKE128, SHAKE256, RIPEMD-128/160/256/320, Tiger/Tiger2, Whirlpool and STREEBOG (Стрибог, ГОСТ 34.11-2018) • Encode or Decode from or to Base16, Base32(RFC 4648, hex, Crockford's, and z-base-32 alphabets), Base58(BITCOIN, RIPPLE, FLICKR, and GMP alphabets), Base64, Ascii85, and Z85(ZeroMQ) encodings • Encrypt or Decrypt using AES 128/192/256, BLOWFISH, DES, 3DES, RC2, and RC4 algorithms • Compress or Extract by Deflate/Inflate, BZIP2, and LZMA/LZMA2 algorithms. • Export the selected region as a QR code. • Fill the region with a given multibyte pattern • Cut the region • Copy and Paste the region • Undo/Redo • Clone or delete files INTERFACE • Multi-tab interface • Tabs can be reordered or removed by long pressing on them and dragging • Change the width of an arbitrary column in the file data table • Jump to arbitrary file offset by tapping on the Offset column • Choose from Decimal or Hexadecimal formats for the file offset values by tapping on the Offset column header • The space occupied by the file data table and the property sheet (or their relative arrangement) can be tuned by dragging (or double-tapping) the delimiter handle between them • Zoom in/out almost every part of the user interface • Light and Dark themes depending on the device settings AUXILIARY • File renaming • Change the size of the file • Select the number of bytes in a row • Find & replace an arbitrary text or byte fragment with an arbitrary text or byte fragment • Access the App's Document folder through a Web Browser LIMITATIONS • Undo/Redo works for modifications up to 16Mb This app by default has restrictions on file content visibility. The visible content of any file is restricted by the first 256 bytes. To remove those restrictions you can start a monthly auto-renewable subscription or buy permanent full access. Privacy Policy: https://apotocki.github.io/potohex/privacy.pdf Terms of Use: https://apotocki.github.io/potohex/terms-of-use.pdf

About

Simple Hex Editor

Easily view and modify the raw byte data of any file with a straightforward interface. This tool is designed for developers and tech enthusiasts who need a quick and efficient way to perform hex editing without unnecessary complexity.

Highlights
  • View file byte data
  • Edit files in hex
  • Simple interface
  • Quick file access
  • Developer-focused
Features
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Need to peek inside or tweak any file? Hex Editor's got you covered! With a super simple interface, you won't get bogged down by extra features you don't need. It's perfect for developers and tech lovers who want a quick and easy way to edit files in hex. Give it a try and see how easy hex editing can be!

Screenshots

PotoHEX4 screens
Simple Hex Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PotoHEX at 3.5 against Simple Hex Editor's 1.0. PotoHEX also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (16 vs 2). Simple Hex Editor's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PotoHEX sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Simple Hex Editor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PotoHEX holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PotoHEX has 16 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of PotoHEX's written reviews are positive against 25% of Simple Hex Editor's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
PotoHEX versus Simple Hex Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPotoHEXSimple Hex Editor
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (16 ratings) — better1.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings16 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander PototskiySEUNGWOO JO

Customer experience

PotoHEX

All ratings16 ratings
Positive56.3%
Neutral6.3%
Negative37.5%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral14.3%
Negative52.4%

Simple Hex Editor

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PotoHEX

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • Permanent$9.99
1 purchases

Simple Hex Editor

One-time1
  • Simple Hex Editor Ad-free Lifetime$7.99

Questions

Is PotoHEX free?
PotoHEX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simple Hex Editor free?
Simple Hex Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PotoHEX or Simple Hex Editor?
PotoHEX is rated higher. PotoHEX averages 3.5 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Simple Hex Editor averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.
Do PotoHEX or Simple Hex Editor have ads?
Simple Hex Editor shows ads; PotoHEX does not.
Which is updated more often, PotoHEX or Simple Hex Editor?
PotoHEX ships an update every 2 weeks, and Simple Hex Editor every 2 weeks. Most recently, PotoHEX was updated on September 23, 2026 and Simple Hex Editor on September 24, 2026.

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